Ministry of Health Tanzania Job Vacancies July 2026
Ministry of Health Tanzania Job Vacancies July 2026 Ministry of Health Tanzania Announces 63 One-Year Contract Job Vacancies 2026 – Apply via Ajira Portal
Ministry of Health Tanzania Job Vacancies July 2026 | Medical Officer II Jobs | Assistant Nursing Officer II Jobs | Ajira Portal Recruitment | Mchaina News
The Public Service Recruitment Secretariat (PSRS), on behalf of the Ministry of Health, has announced 63 one-year contract employment opportunities for qualified Tanzanian citizens. Eligible candidates are invited to submit their applications through the Government Recruitment Portal before the deadline.
This recruitment provides an excellent opportunity for healthcare professionals seeking employment in Tanzania’s public health sector.
Available Positions
1. Medical Officer II – 23 Positions
Duties and Responsibilities
Successful candidates will be responsible for:
- Providing medical services in hospitals, including diagnosis and treatment of various diseases.
- Managing pediatric, obstetric, gynecological, and general surgical cases, including emergency surgeries.
- Delivering health education and promoting community health.
- Collecting, maintaining, and utilizing health statistics.
- Monitoring, investigating, and preventing disease outbreaks.
- Organizing continuing medical education programs for health workers.
- Supervising junior healthcare staff.
- Conducting health research and disseminating research findings.
- Developing strategies to improve the quality of healthcare services.
- Preparing healthcare plans and budget estimates.
- Participating in medical audits and quality improvement initiatives.
- Performing any other duties assigned by supervisors according to professional qualifications.
Qualifications
Applicants must:
- Hold a Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree from a Government-recognized university.
- Be registered with the Medical Council of Tanganyika (MCT).
Salary Scale
TGHS E
2. Assistant Nursing Officer II – 40 Positions
Duties and Responsibilities
Successful candidates will:
- Provide professional nursing services.
- Collect and maintain essential health data.
- Supervise junior nursing staff.
- Educate patients and communities on health-related issues.
- Provide preventive and maternal healthcare services.
- Perform other duties assigned by supervisors based on their qualifications and experience.
Qualifications
Applicants must:
- Hold a Diploma in Nursing from a Government-recognized institution.
- Be registered with the Tanzania Nursing and Midwifery Council (TNMC).
Salary Scale
TGHS B (MOH)
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General Requirements
Applicants must meet the following conditions:
- Must be Tanzanian citizens.
- Must not exceed 45 years of age.
- For military institutions:
- Diploma and certificate applicants must not exceed 25 years.
- Degree holders must not exceed 30 years.
- Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and should indicate their disability during the online application process.
- Attach a certified birth certificate.
- Current public servants are not eligible to apply unless they follow the Government transfer procedures.
- Attach certified academic and professional certificates, including:
- Certificate
- Diploma
- Advanced Diploma
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Postgraduate qualifications
- Professional registration certificates where applicable.
- Testimonials, provisional results, statements of results, Form IV and Form VI result slips will not be accepted.
- Applicants who studied outside Tanzania must have their qualifications verified by the relevant authorities (TCU, NECTA, or NACTVET). Applicants whose positions require GPA should also attach GPA equivalency from TCU.
- Retired public servants are not eligible unless authorized by the Chief Secretary.
- Submission of forged documents or false information will result in legal action.
Application Deadline
Deadline for submitting applications: 18 July 2026
How to Apply
Applicants should:
- Prepare a signed application letter addressed to:
The Secretary
President’s Office
Public Service Recruitment Secretariat
P.O. Box 2320
Mahakama Street, Tambukareli
Dodoma, Tanzania
- Attach all required academic and professional certificates.
- Submit applications online through the Government Recruitment Portal.
Applications submitted outside the official recruitment system will not be considered.
Important Notice
The Public Service Recruitment Secretariat reminds all applicants that giving or receiving bribes in order to secure employment or influence workplace allocation is strictly prohibited. Recruitment is conducted fairly, transparently, and based solely on qualifications and merit.